It all starts with a wad of hair and gunk that slows drainage, which creates more buildup until you stand ankle deep in lukewarm water whenever you take a shower. It's gross. The problem can usually be traced to a ball of hair in the drain and on the trip waste mechanism, the ...
Knowing how to fix a clogged bathroom sink may depend on what’s clogging it. You can flush soap scum clogs with vinegar and baking soda or tweeze hair. For bigger clogs in your bathroom sink, a plunger or drain snake works best. Figuring out why your bathroom sink is not draining is ...
If your bathtub drain is leaking, you might notice the water level dropping when you're taking a bath, and if the bathroom is on an upper floor, you might also notice water damage and discoloration to the ceiling drywall in the room below it. Water leaking from an upper-story bathtub an...
When a bathroom sink drain gets old, it tends to get rusty and smelly, and because there's little chance of things improving on their own, it's a good reason to replace the drain. Don't be intimidated by the task and call a plumber because as far as DIY jobs go, it's one of t...
How to clean a bathroom sink drain in 7 easy steps 1. Remove any clogs or debris you can reach. First things first: if there’s an easy-to-spot and easy-to-reach clog (we’re talking clumps of hair, globs of toothpaste … you get the idea), use your fingers and/or any other ...
A clogged bathtub may be a little higher on the difficulty scale than a clogged kitchen drain or toilet, but most homeowners should be able to fix this problem using basic repair tools and commercially available chemical drain openers. Before attempting any clogged bathtub repair, however, you ...
How to Clean a Shower Drain Fix aslow-moving shower drainwith the help of a wire hanger and a few household ingredients. Remove Drain Cover Start by removing the drain's cover and soaking it in white vinegar to remove soapy residue. ...
I sadly say that this is not a way to unclog very troublesome drains. But it is a great way to keep on top of a slow-moving drain or after you’ve used an oil/sugar scrub (which I’ve noticed tends to increase the likelihood of future clogging). Don’t even get me started, thou...
If there are multiple shower users with long hair, cleaning out the drain every other week is even better. Clogs should be removed as quickly as possible using a toilet plunger, drain snake, or commercial solution (following the instructions for how to clean a shower drain, below). Slow-...
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